This Clignancourt porcelain soup tureen and stand was produced under royal patronage, bearing the red “M” mark of Monsieur, the Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XVI.

The form is confident and well balanced. The tureen sits firmly on its stand with a broad, grounded presence, while the domed cover rises to a neatly modeled finial. The side handles are crisply formed with controlled scrolls. The proportions are measured and architectural, consistent with Louis XVI’s taste for clarity and restraint.

The decoration is also handled with precision and restraint. Fine cornflower sprigs are placed across the surface with deliberate spacing, allowing the white ground to remain active. Green leaves establish the structure, while blue and red blossoms provide contrast. Gilded bands frame the decoration and reinforce the geometry of the piece.

Clignancourt porcelain of this period was produced under direct royal patronage. The “M” mark signals its connection to the Duke of Orléans and the highest levels of Parisian society. The cornflower decoration aligns the piece with contemporary court taste, closely associated with Queen Marie Antoinette.

Complete tureens with their original stands from this factory are uncommon. The strength lies in the clarity of design, the balance of decoration, and the directness of its royal association.

Dimensions: 17″ wide x 13″ deep x 12.5″ high
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,400.00
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs and garlands with gilt borders
Material: Soft-paste porcelain
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Circa 1780